According to a report published by Bluefield Research, a water-focused market research firm based in Boston, Mass., by 2030, yearly investment in water and wastewater management will be more than $62 billion U.S. The firm attributes this to the explosion of AI-powered technology (driving the need for more data centers), the push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., energy transition, and national security.
New Mexico–based distributor joined AD Industrial & Safety Division at start of 2026.
January 5, 2026
AD announced that Frank’s Supply Company, Inc. became a member of the AD Industrial & Safety Division – U.S. effective Jan. 1, 2026, expanding the group’s roster of independent distributors.
Supply House Times discussed the evolving PHCP-PVF industry with members at the 53rd AIM/R conference, focusing on rising expectations, market shifts, and the importance of strong partnerships.
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Loren Dalrymple and Luke Lefever will join the company.
June 16, 2025
Loren Dalrymple and Luke Lefever both bring years of experience and knowledge to their respective positions as the new HVAC division manager and plumbing division manager.
Contractors can receive a $25 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater and a $50 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith heat pump water heater from participating wholesale partners.
Disastrous weather events becoming more frequent; plumbing companies doing their part to help nation recover.
October 17, 2024
The East Coast has suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to extensive destruction, fatalities, and power outages. These hurricanes highlight the impact of climate change on storm severity, driven by warmer Atlantic waters. This situation underscores the urgent need for the PHCP-PVF industry to adapt to the challenges of increasingly intense storms.